Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

by

Harriet Jacobs

Test your knowledge of Chapter 35. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
What incident illustrates the racial discrimination Linda faces during her summer vacation with the Bruce family?
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Linda is ignored by the hotel staff in Troy
Linda is allowed to eat breakfast with the guests at the hotel
A Black waiter scolds Linda for sitting at the table during tea on the cruise
The captain of the cruise serves Linda tea personally
What is highlighted about the Bruces' reaction to Linda's treatment at the hotel?
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Their reaction is unprecedented and completely solves Linda's problems
Their support is unique compared to most White people in the narrative, but it doesn't significantly change Linda's situation
They are indifferent to Linda's treatment by the hotel staff
They are part of the large and implacable institution opposing Linda
What is the hotel landlord's concern regarding Linda's treatment compared to other black servants?
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The landlord is worried about the increased costs of treating all servants like Linda
The landlord fears other guests will demand similar treatment for themselves
The landlord is concerned that other Black servants will become dissatisfied after seeing Linda's treatment
The landlord believes Linda's behavior is disrespectful to the hotel's policies